Aigrette
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈeɪ.ɡɹɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aigrette is a noun meaning A feather or plume, or feather-shaped item, used as an adornment or ornament, typically in hats or hair.
Meaning
A feather or plume, or feather-shaped item, used as an adornment or ornament, typically in hats or hair.
More Meanings
- (ornithology) The lesser white heron.
- The feathery crown of some seeds (such as the dandelion).
Example Sentences
She was formal in manner, and made calls in rustling, steel-gray brocades and a tall bonnet with bristling aigrettes.
His turban, furled in many a graceful fold, / An emerald aigrette, with Haidée's hair in't, / Surmounted as its clasp […]
Birds of many kinds skimmed the weedy flats. George pointed out a flock of aigrets, the beautiful wild fowl with the priceless plumes.
On a stool, in front [of the throne], was placed a human skull, crowned with an immense emerald, of a pyramidal form, and surmounted by an aigrette of brilliant plumes and precious stones.
Word Forms
- aigrettes
- aigret
Synonyms for aigrette
Depending on context, synonyms include egret, aigret.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aigret, aiglet, aiguillette, aigulet, wing, aglet.
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